Pineapple Shrub
Brighten up your beverages with this zesty and versatile Pineapple Shrub, a refreshing fruit-infused concoction that captures the tropical sweetness of ripe pineapple balanced perfectly with tangy apple cider vinegar. This easy-to-make drink mixer requires no cooking, relying on a simple combination of fresh pineapple, sugar, and vinegar to create a vibrant syrup that’s ready in just a day. Ideal for adding a burst of flavor to sparkling water, mocktails, or your favorite cocktails, the Pineapple Shrub is a fantastic way to elevate any drink with a sweet-tart twist. Store it in the fridge for up to a month and enjoy a refreshing sip of sunshine anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized pineapple (fresh, ripe)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar (unfiltered)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Peel and core the pineapple, then chop it into small chunks.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pineapple chunks with the granulated sugar. Stir to coat the pineapple evenly with sugar.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours. This process will draw out the pineapple’s juices and create a syrup.
After the resting period, strain the pineapple syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bowl. Press down on the pineapple pieces to extract as much juice as possible.
Discard or save the pineapple solids for another use, such as in smoothies or desserts.
In a separate bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar and water together. Stir this mixture into the pineapple syrup until fully combined.
Pour the pineapple shrub into a sterilized glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Seal the container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
To serve, mix 1-2 tablespoons of pineapple shrub with sparkling water, soda, or use it as a mixer in cocktails. Adjust the amount to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.4 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1155 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
